BY tt. J. CARTER. 53d 



convex at middle and sides, becoming flatter towards apex. 

 P^'osternum subpustulose, meso- and metasternum nearly smooth, 

 their episterna with a few large punctures ; abdomen finely 

 punctate, becoming finer towards apex ; posterior tarsi with 

 claw-joint as long as the rest combined. Dhnensions, 21 x 9mm. 



Hah. — Tambourine Mountain, South Queensland. 



Two specimens under examination are both, I think, 9. The 

 species is nearest to P. oblongns Waterh., and P. chalcoptei-oides 

 mihi, from both of which it may be distinguished by colour, the 

 much more elevated elytral intervals, and the larger seriate 

 punctures. Type in Coll. Carter. 



